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Healthy Crockpot Dinners: The Ultimate Lemon Herb Chicken & Veggies

This Lemon Herb Chicken and Veggies is one of the best healthy crockpot dinners. It's an easy, one-pot meal with tender chicken and vibrant vegetables, perfect for a busy weeknight. A nutritious and flavorful slow cooker recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5-2 lbs)
  • 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1.5 lbs baby red potatoes, halved
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

  • 1 Crockpot (6-quart)
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife

Method
 

  1. Place the halved potatoes and chopped carrots in the bottom of your crockpot. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and rosemary. Place them on top of the vegetables in the crockpot.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic.
  4. Pour the lemon-garlic mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
  5. Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  6. Add the trimmed green beans to the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of cooking to ensure they are crisp-tender.
  7. Once cooked, you can serve the chicken whole or shred it with two forks right in the crockpot. Spoon the vegetables and sauce over the chicken and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalProtein: 42gFat: 12gFiber: 7g

Notes

Tip 1: For best results, use fresh lemon juice and garlic. It makes a world of difference in flavor.
Tip 2: Don't lift the crockpot lid while cooking! This releases heat and can increase the cooking time.
Tip 3: Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
Keyword easy crockpot recipe,healthy crockpot dinners,slow cooker chicken

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